| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lambert Ridge Trail, Ranger Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 30, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Limited parking spaces. There was only space for 2 cars today since there is a huge pothole in the parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Two of us hiked today. Started off with micro spikes but switched to snowshoes after about 1/2 mile. Snowshoes were essential with very deep, crusty, powdery snow. Only one other hiker in front of us since last week's storm. Now the trail is pretty smooth but the snow is still powdery so bare boots will posthole. Lots of fluffy marshmallow snow on the trees, especially closer to the summit/fire tower. Gorgeous! 4-6" of icy-snow crusted on the fire tower steps --- we only went 1/2 way up since it was so slippery. Views from the top of the fire tower would have been epic but we got high enough to appreciate the 360 degree views.
Moose tracks + poop, deer tracks, grouse tracks, pine sisken.
Great hike!... our stats: 7.5 miles, 2398' elev gain, total time 5hr, 15 min. |
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 | Name: |
JZ |
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 | E-Mail: |
juliezapton@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-30 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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